Top 5 Best Olmsted County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 21 private schools serving 2,875 students in Olmsted County, MN (there are 70 public schools, serving 23,925 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Olmsted County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The best top ranked private schools in Olmsted County, MN include Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Middle School, St. Francis Of Assisi School and Victory Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $8,113, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $7,825.
67% of private schools in Olmsted County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Olmsted County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
424 W Center St
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 282-5248
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Holy Spirit Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
5455 50th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8818
Grades: NS-5
| 245 students
Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool
Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4400 55th St NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-4840
Grades: NS-PK
| 250 students
Lourdes High School
Lourdes High School Photo - Lourdes High School Campus
(Catholic)
2800 19th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3991
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Rochester Central Lutheran School
Rochester Central Lutheran School Photo - RCLS produces well-rounded students with a strong work ethic, a sense for their strengths, and an ability to lead themselves and others inside and outside the classroom.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(7)
2619 9th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3267
Grades: PK-8
| 316 students
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
318 11th Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4816
Grades: NS-8
| 400 students
Schaeffer Academy
Schaeffer Academy Photo - Upper school students participating in a class discussion.
(Christian)
(4)
2700 Schaeffer Lane NE
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 286-1050
Grades: K-12
| 278 students
Victory Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(3)
606 36th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 289-2966
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
14th Street KinderCare
14th Street KinderCare Photo - 14th Street KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
402 14th St. North West
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-5676
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Ambassador Academy
Ambassador Academy Photo - Field Trips
(Christian)
(4)
559 20th St. SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 292-9353
Grades: 1-5
| 9 students
Faith Christian School
(Christian)
4016 28th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 289-8094
Grades: PK-6
| 15 students
Green Meadows KinderCare
Green Meadows KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
1815 Greenview Pl. SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 287-0747
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Primrose School Of Rochester
Daycare / Preschool
2600 2nd St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 424-2660
Grades: PK-K
| 88 students
Rainbow School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
624 3rd Ave Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 261-0586
Grades: PK-K
| 48 students
Resurrection Lutheran School
Resurrection Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(11)
4520 19th Ave NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-8280
Grades: PK-8
| 128 students
400 5th Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
Grades: NS-5
| 150 students
Rochester KinderCare
Rochester KinderCare Photo - Preschool Classroom I
Daycare / Preschool
2460 Clare Lane NE
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 529-8034
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Rochester Knowledge Beginnings
Rochester Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
2801 Superior Dr. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-5006
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Rochester Montessori School
Montessori School
5099 7th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8725
Grades: NS-8
| 215 students
Rochester Pentecostal School
(Pentecostal)
3657 Sheffield Ln Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4342
Grades: 5-11
| 3 students
St. Pius X School
(Catholic)
1205 12th Ave NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-5161
Grades: NS-5
| 181 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Olmsted County, MN?
How many private schools are located in Olmsted County, MN?
21 private schools are located in Olmsted County, MN.
How much do private schools cost in Olmsted County, MN?
The average tuition cost is $8,113, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $7,825.
How diverse are private schools in Olmsted County, MN?
Olmsted County, MN private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Olmsted County, MN go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Olmsted County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Olmsted County, MN?
67% of private schools in Olmsted County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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